Fatima Byrd
Wyoming
Summary
Position leveraging strong communication skills and hands-on experience to drive social development initiatives. Expertise in fostering interpersonal relationships and facilitating effective meetings. Proven ability to enhance team collaboration and achieve project goals through strategic engagement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Staff Specialist
Mary Free Bed
Grand Rapids
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinate/schedule initial evaluation and subsequent patient appointments.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
- Maintain insurance requirements daily for hospital compliance.
- Schedule Occupational, Physical, Speech, Recreation Therapy daily for patients and Therapist.
- Verify Insurance Benefits for Durable Medical Equipment.
- Communicate with Interdisciplinary Care Team for Inpatient.
- Helped patients with Activities of Daily Living skills.
- Worked under the Supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
- Maintained Daily Charting of Patient Care.
- Worked under the Supervision of Registered Nurse.
- Provided basic care for daily living of patients.
- Listened to patients regarding any health concerns.
Board Member
Alternatives in Motions
05.2018 - Current
- Participated in fund raising events for the Company.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Grand Rapids Public Schools
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Provided standardized testing to students with special needs.
- Educated Teachers and Parents about Sensory Programs.
- Created invention plans.
- Communicated with students Interdisciplinary Care Team.
Participant
Airway Oxygen
10.1998 - 10.1998
- Participated and demonstrated in activities, Including games and communication.
Volunteer
The Ottawa Area Center
03.1997 - 04.1997
- Assisted students with special needs with various art projects.
- Coordinated group activities to promote social interaction among participants.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to clients during visits.
Volunteer
Porter Hills
11.1996 - 12.1996
- Interacted with geriatric patients with various activities.
Education
Associate of Science -
Ferris State University
8080 Northland Drive, Big Rapids, Michigan 4930701.2011
Associates Degree - Applied Arts and Sciences
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, Michigan05.1999
Skills
- Appointment scheduling
- Insurance verification
- Electronic medical records
- Patient coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Medical terminology
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate care
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Empathy and patience
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Support services
- Documentation management
- Interpersonal skills
- Multitasking abilities
- Customer relations
Certification
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, 09/18/1999
References
Available upon request
Volunteer Experience
- Alternatives in Motions, Board Member, 05/01/2018, Participated in fund raising events for the Company.
- Airway Oxygen Chair Expo, 10/01/1998, Participated and demonstrated in activities, including games and communication.
- The Ottawa Area Center, The Festival of Arts, 03/01/1997, Assisted students with special needs with various art projects.
- Porter Hills, 11/01/1996, Interacted with geriatric patients with various activities.
Timeline
Support Staff Specialist
Mary Free Bed
07.2023 - Current
Board Member
Alternatives in Motions
05.2018 - Current
Participant
Airway Oxygen
10.1998 - 10.1998
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Grand Rapids Public Schools
01.1998 - 01.1999
Volunteer
The Ottawa Area Center
03.1997 - 04.1997
Volunteer
Porter Hills
11.1996 - 12.1996
Associate of Science -
Ferris State University
Associates Degree - Applied Arts and Sciences
Grand Rapids Community College